Polkton charter township, Michigan
Polkton charter township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Polkton charter township is a geographic entity located in Ottawa County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,616. The land area covers 39.29 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,616 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 39.3 yrs | ±4.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 865 | ±95 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 895 | ±95 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 865 | ±95 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 30 | ±28 |
| Median Home Value | $366,000 | ±$29,690 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,236 | ±$344 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $112,708 | ±$14,836 |
| Per Capita Income | $41,517 | ±$3,854 |
| Poverty Rate | 2.8% | ±1.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 68 | ±41 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.1% | ±2.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,249 | ±157 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92.9% | ±1.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 2,591 (2024)
ID: 211750
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
6900 ARTHUR DR W, COOPERSVILLE MI 49404-9791
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GUS Population: 306,235 (2024)
ID: 208280
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
414 WASHINGTON AVE, GRAND HAVEN MI 49417-1577
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 05-06 | HUDSONVILLE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-KG | ALLENDALE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 08-12 | ALLENDALE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | ALLENDALE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | COMSTOCK PARK, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | HUDSONVILLE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | SPARTA, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | HUDSONVILLE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | HUDSONVILLE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | JENISON, MI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Grand Valley State University
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College | 8.5 mi away | 1 Campus Dr, Allendale, MI, 49401-9403 |
6163312020
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COOPERSVILLE AREA DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 1.9 mi away | 333 OTTAWA STREET, COOPERSVILLE, MI, 49404 |
(616) 837-6809
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French Academy of Cosmetology
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College Vocational | 11.3 mi away | 111 W Exchange St Ste A, Spring Lake, MI, 49456 |
6168447070
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ALLENDALE TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 6.9 mi away | 6175 LIBRARY LANE, ALLENDALE, MI, 49401 |
(616) 895-4178
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Empire Beauty School-Michigan
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College Vocational | 14.5 mi away | 3583 Alpine Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49544 |
8009204593
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RAVENNA BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 8.4 mi away | 12278 STAFFORD STREET, RAVENNA, MI, 49451 |
(231) 853-6975
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Muskegon Community College
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College | 16.8 mi away | 221 S Quarterline Rd, Muskegon, MI, 49442-1432 |
2317739131
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FRUITPORT DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 9.9 mi away | 47 PARK STREET, FRUITPORT, MI, 49415 |
(231) 366-6107
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Nuvo College of Cosmetology
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College Vocational | 16.9 mi away | 919 w Norton Ave, Norton Shores, MI, 49441 |
2317997500
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WALKER BRANCH
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Library | 11.0 mi away | 4293 REMEMBRANCE ROAD NW, WALKER, MI, 49544 |
(616) 784-2007
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at GRAND HAVEN WWTP, MI US, located 11.7 miles from Polkton charter township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.7° | 19.3° | 25.5° | 2.84" | — |
| February | 33.2° | 19.5° | 26.4° | 2.00" | — |
| March | 42.4° | 25.5° | 34.0° | 2.27" | — |
| April | 54.7° | 35.8° | 45.3° | 3.71" | — |
| May | 67.1° | 46.9° | 57.0° | 3.81" | — |
| June | 76.4° | 56.9° | 66.7° | 3.54" | — |
| July | 80.0° | 61.9° | 71.0° | 3.62" | — |
| August | 78.9° | 59.8° | 69.4° | 3.13" | — |
| September | 72.9° | 52.5° | 62.7° | 3.45" | — |
| October | 60.0° | 42.5° | 51.3° | 3.75" | — |
| November | 46.7° | 32.8° | 39.8° | 3.08" | — |
| December | 36.5° | 25.2° | 30.9° | 2.44" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coopersville city | City | 2.0 mi | — |
| Lamont CDP | CDP | 4.9 mi | — |
| Nunica CDP | CDP | 5.2 mi | — |
| Allendale CDP | CDP | 6.3 mi | — |
| Ravenna village | Village | 8.3 mi | — |
| Fruitport village | Village | 10.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2613965320. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.